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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Jim_Carrey
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gptkbp:audience
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family audiences.
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gptkbp:awards
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Nominated for Young Artist Award.
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:A_Prayer_for_Owen_Meany
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gptkbp:box_office
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$2.5 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$10 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Owen_Meany
gptkb:Simon_Birch
Joe Wenteworth
Mr. Wenteworth
Mrs. Wenteworth
Pastor,
Rebecca Wenteworth
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Simon's journey of self-discovery.
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gptkbp:character_development
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focuses on Simon's growth.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Simon and Joe's friendship.
Simon's bond with his mother.
Simon's connection to loss.
Simon's impact on the community.
Simon's relationship with faith.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:John_Schwartzman
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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cult following.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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addresses societal issues.
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Mark_Steven_Johnson
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Buena_Vista_Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Michael_Tronick
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gptkbp:film_festival
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premiered at film festivals.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Connecticut
gptkb:New_England
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:High_School
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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released on Blu-ray.
released on VHS and DVD.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Simon Birch
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gptkbp:influences
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inspired by literature.
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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real-life events.
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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explores themes of faith and destiny.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:John_Debney
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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non-linear storytelling.
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gptkbp:plot
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A young boy with a unique perspective on life.
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Roger_Birnbaum
gptkb:Mark_Steven_Johnson
gptkb:Gary_Barber
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gptkbp:production_company
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Spyglass Entertainment.
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gptkbp:release_date
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October 23, 1998
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gptkbp:release_format
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theatrical release.
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gptkbp:release_region
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United States.
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:1998
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gptkbp:remake
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not officially remade.
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gptkbp:runtime
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110 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Mark_Steven_Johnson
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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features original score.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Oliver_Platt
gptkb:David_Strathairn
gptkb:Joe_Mazzello
gptkb:Ashley_Judd
gptkb:Ian_Michael_Smith
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
faith
childhood
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